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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978,318.30, 1,467,477.45 and 978,318.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978,318.30, 1,467,477.45 and 978,318.30 is: 1,467,477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978,318.30 : 1,467,477.45 = 978,318.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978,318.30/1,467,477.45 = 978,318.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978,318.30x = 1,467,477.45 × 978,318.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978,318.30x = 1,435,660,044,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,660,044,172.34/978,318.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467,477.45

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